Arsenal They are supposedly in a battle with Tottenham Hotspur on a deal to sign Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners this summer, according to Italian journalist Giorgio Dusi.
The Dutch international has enjoyed a productive campaign in Serie A this season, scoring 10 goals and registering three assists in 25 league appearances.
Thus, it seems that impressed by the midfielder's recent striking performances at La Dea, Arsenal and Tottenham have expressed their interest in signing him.
The 26-year-old recently revealed that he is willing to leave Atalanta at the end of this season to take the next step in his career. The Dutchman has also said that he would be open to moving to the first division if any club decides to take the step.
Now, speaking of TVPlay, dusi has reported that it was well known that Koopmeiners could leave Atalanta this summer so his statement did not surprise the Italian club.
Battle
The journalist also states that Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in signing him taking advantage of their current situation and that Atalanta wants money to sell Koopmeiners so they will let the club that presents the highest offer go to that club.
However, dusi says that Juventus and Liverpool They are also interested in acquiring his service, so Tottenham or Arsenal will have to overcome stiff competition from their rivals to close any potential deal for him.
Dusi said:
“A little bit everyone expects his departure from Atalanta at the end of the season, so his statements from the Netherlands camp were not a big surprise. Atalanta only wants money for their transfer then they will accept the highest offer.
“Juve is the number one candidate, but we must analyze the payment discourse. Perhaps a player Atalanta likes could be included, such as Iling Jr or Soulé. “Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are also interested.”
It has been suggested that Atalanta want a fee of around £43 million sell Koopmeiners, so Arsenal or Tottenham will have to spend a considerable amount of money to lure the midfielder away from the Gewiss Stadium.
Koopmeiners is an excellent midfielder, so he would be a shrewd signing for Arsenal or Tottenham if either club were to acquire him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Gunners or the Lilywhites eventually opt to make a concrete approach to acquire his service.
